Deputy Director: Financial Administration

Department

Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Location

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules of the Middle Management Services) · Level 11

Closing date

See advert

Reference number

22/1/3/6/3/43/2026

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number 22/1/3/6/3/43/2026.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

The ideal candidate must be in possession of a NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management as recognised by SAQA coupled with 3 years junior management experience in a financial management environment and a valid driver’s licence. Essential Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required: The successful candidate must have knowledge of:- Policy analysis and development; Financial Management; Treasury Regulations; PFMA; Public Service Act and regulations; Presentation skills; Team development; Decision making; Problem solving; Organising and co-ordinating meetings; Policy development; Analysing; Report writing; Project Management; Financial management; Ability to perform under pressure; Ability to work independently; Good Communication skills (written and verbal) with other Government Departments, Private Sector Organisations, Staff and Management; Computer literacy in Ms Word; PowerPoi

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to manage comprehensive payment administration system for the Department with the following key responsibilities:- Manage the financial control processes of the Department; Manage the payment and recording of financial obligations of the Department; Administer credit management service; Attend to financial administration queries/ enquires; Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery; Manage resources of the Sub-directorate.

Enquiries

Mr B Cele Tel No: (033) 260 8017

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.